The Government of Singapore has introduced a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) for travellers from the UK, effective from 19 October 2021, meaning that British travellers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be able to enter Singapore with a Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP). The travel pass will allow visitors entry into Singapore without the requirement […]

By Agiito As part of our commitment to responsible business travel, Agiito has collectively offset 3,500 tons of CO2 for customers across the energy, care and housing sectors in the last six months. Working with Trees4Travel, we’ve enabled one customer to offset three years’ worth of historical trips so they can achieve their first ‘Corporate […]

The findings of a new survey to understand current attitudes towards building back business travel post-pandemic has revealed that only 11 per cent of businesses are prioritising sustainable business travel, despite increasing demand from employees. The survey of 1,022 UK employees and 250 employers was carried out by spend management specialist Emburse. It asked questions […]

The recent rise in flexible working is providing employees the opportunity to utilise hybrid working, splitting their time between the office and working at flexible locations. This has also opened up the opportunity for some employees to live further away from the office, offering a different work-life balance, commuting less frequently into the city, but […]

A new study of 313 European business travel managers by Business Travel Show Europe (30 September – 1 October) has revealed that over one -quarter (28%) of buyers have switched travel management companies (TMCs) over the last 12 months. A further 36% plan to move their business by summer 2022. When asked why they decided […]

By Evie Risebro, Kymani Kymani offers bespoke luxury getaways in the beautiful rolling hills of Surrey. We’re pulling out all the stops to allow you to create bigger and better getaways in 2022. Think festival villages with food trucks, multiple workshop tents to be booked exclusively by you and glorious activities to add to your experience. We’ve […]

By Agiito Building an ever-closer relationship to understand Execs’ own anxieties and concerns has always been fundamental to an EA’s role. But, as new risks emerge and wellbeing becomes more important, the role has been transformed to be a more perceptive, trusted and pre-emptive planner and researcher. The role has become more aligned to knowing […]

The Business Travel Association (BTA) has revealed that 76% of travellers returning to the UK said their PCR test result was not looked at or verified by the UK Border Force. A survey, conducted by the Association, asked a series of questions to over 500 individuals who have travelled outside the UK from January to August […]

Free to join, Travelodge Business helps 45,0000 companies across the UK save time and money. For every business Travelodge is the ideal choice for business.  Whether you are a large business looking to control your costs, or a small start-up making the most of your cashflow, with over 570 hotels across the UK located in […]

New research from Business Travel Show Europe (30 September – 1 October at ExCeL, London, plus online content and networking) has revealed that business travel is on its way back and, for some organisations (3 per cent), it will hit pre-pandemic levels within 12 months. The survey, which was answered by 313 European travel buyers […]

PERSY London launched hot on the wheels of Boris Johnson’s announcement of the ten-point plan to make Britain greener, ensuring that by 2030 all petrol and diesel driven vehicles will be banned. Founders Steve Walsh and Nicky Fells are serious about protecting the environment and keeping one of London’s most famous icons alive by offering a new […]

68% of the flexible rental sector is seeing an increased demand for extended stays, and 59% are seeing a demand for large spaces. That’s according to a report from AltoVita, which surveyed key players in the flexible rental sector globally. The survey, conducted in partnership with ShortTermRentalz and Serviced Apartment News, asked respondents about the […]

Independent travel agency, Travel Counsellors, which offers a personalised travel service to businesses of all sizes, has announced that it has been granted NDC Certification Level 3 status under the NDC (New Distribution Capability) Certification Program, provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This status recognises that Travel Counsellors uses Offer and Order Management […]

As COVID restrictions are lifting and the world is opening back up again, businesses are keen to get back to travelling. Whether it’s to train a new team of employees, collaborate on a large, inter-departmental project, or pitch to a brand-new client — nothing beats being face-to-face to get the job done. However the pandemic […]

Glenn Hogben, CEO at The Air Charter Association, offers some important guidance to ensure that you book a private flight safely and legally… Arranging business jet travel for the first time may seem like a daunting experience for many. But, providing you follow guidance, it is simple and provides a secure and seamless experience for […]

Travelling around the world often sparks thoughts of holidays and rest bite however, much of the UKs workforce is required to travel for work purposes.  As the world is beginning to open, workplace travel is beginning to resume. For many the anxiety of thinking about COVID-19 tests and what you need to do before booking […]

While much of the discussion on travel restrictions easing has been centred on the UK’s travel and holiday market, new research shows the enormous impact lifting travel restrictions could have for UK small businesses. Following changes last week to the traffic light system for travel – with 36 countries or territories now on the green […]

Over the course of the last eighteen months, nearly every facet of human life and society has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the virus spread, the world changed, and we all had to lead entirely different lives than what we were used to. One of the most unexpected aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic […]